Calumny and Hearsay

Calumny noun - The making of false statements that damage another's reputation.

Hearsay and calumny are semantically related in speech topic. In some cases you can use "Hearsay" instead a noun "Calumny", when it comes to topics like gossip.

Nearby Words: calumniation, calumnious

Hearsay noun - Information or opinion that is widely disseminated without any authority or confirmation of accuracy.

Calumny and hearsay are semantically related in talk topic. Sometimes you can use "Calumny" instead a noun "Hearsay", if it concerns topics such as gossip, chatter.